During our travels in Mexico, we become quite fond of Flan (aka Caramel Custard or Crème Caramel). The light custard dessert is common on most restaurant menus and it’s easy to find stocked in refrigerator shelves in grocery stores. While it is easy to find, we took it upon ourselves to see if we could … Read more
Instant Pot Flan Napolitano – where a cool eggy custard meets a light comforting cheesecake and ends up in a luscious dessert that pleases every time. The flan itself is not too sweet, which I enjoy, but that drizzle of dark caramelized sugar, a signature element of flan, is a welcome addition. I say dessert, … Read more
Since starting to cook with an Instant Pot, we have become big fan of using the pressure cooker to make desserts. We assumed that, based on the even cooking offered using this method, that the Instant Pot would be the perfect vehicle for making cheesecake. Turns out, that is exactly right. This recipe is a … Read more
Can you make chocolate cake in an Instant Pot? When we first started using our Instant Pot, we never thought of baking in it. It turns out it’s as simple and easy as cooking anything else in the pot. For those of you who own an Instant Pot but haven’t tried using it to bake, … Read more
Many people think about using their Instant Pot Pressure Cookers to make classic comfort dishes, such as chili or soup. The truth is that the Instant Pot can also be used to create fantastic desserts. We have compiled a collection of 20+ delicious, sweet-tooth satisfying desserts, all made using the Instant Pot. Some of our … Read more
Banana bread, especially a good, moist dense bread with a rich buttery taste that is chock full of nuts has always been a favorite treat. Coming home from school with the sweet aroma of baked banana bread, and the telltale loaf shaped package wrapped in foil, was like finding a gift from Mom. When I … Read more
Carrot cake is probably one of our all-time favorite cakes. Maybe the idea of a cake that contains a high amount of vegetables gives the impression of a healthy snack rather than a dessert. But I think the truth really lies within the cream cheese frosting. This version of carrot cake uses whole wheat flour, … Read more